EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic EPS is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted EPS is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the potential dilutive effect of certain share-based compensation awards as if they were converted into common shares. The dilutive effect of unvested RSU and performance share awards and unexercised stock options is calculated using the treasury stock method. RSU and performance share awards are included in basic weighted average common shares outstanding as of the date that all necessary vesting conditions have been satisfied. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, there were no antidilutive share awards excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.

The following table sets forth the components of basic and diluted EPS:



Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	For the Three Months Ended				For the Six Months Ended
Eversource (Millions of Dollars, except share information)	June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016		June 30, 2017		June 30, 2016
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders	$	230.7	$	203.6	$	490.2	$	447.8
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	317,391,365		317,785,495		317,427,258		317,651,319
Dilutive Effect	555,829		691,204		608,606		827,557
Diluted	317,947,194		318,476,699		318,035,864		318,478,876
Basic and Diluted EPS	$	0.72	$	0.64	$	1.54	$	1.41